Posted on May 28, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customers Ron and Rochelle V. brought their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, F5R226DC, to the 6th annual Speed & Style Show in Old Town Alexandria, VA the other weekend, and the car was a big hit with show attendees! "Thanks for making a GREAT product and to those who helped…Read More
Posted on May 25, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
On behalf of all the employees at Factory Five Racing, I would like to wish all of you a happy and safe Memorial Day. We send out our gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces. I hope you all have a special Memorial Day weekend and find…Read More
Posted on May 21, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
2025 was a milestone year for Factory Five as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary (1995-2025)! To mark the occasion, we put together special edition kits for our Mk5 Roadster and Type 65 Coupe. We are excited to share the news that Doug S. from Southlake, TX has graduated his 30th…Read More
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The warm weather is here, and the crew came up with five (5) ways to help you get started building your Factory Five! You can take 5% off of every kit and 10% off all options right from the get go. If you prefer, you can score a free IRS…Read More
Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Like many of us, Bill B. from Stratford, NH has been a car enthusiast his whole life. Bill has worked as a communications system technician, engineer, and owned his businesses throughout New England, and has recently decided it is time to get back to his real passion: building cars. Last…Read More
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Paul H. from Spokane, WA took home 2nd Place in the Handbuilt Sports Car Class at this year's Spokane Speed and Custom Car Show! Paul purchased his Mk4 Roadster (chassis #9847) in June 2020, and built the car with his son after attending the Factory Five Build School at…Read More
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It was a pleasure to host Mk4 customer Chris and Wendy D. from Navarre. FL at Factory Five this week! Chris built a Mk4 Roadster the other year, and was also featured in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine. While on vacation in New England, they took the opportunity to visit Factory Five…Read More
Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Factory Five customer Westley B. from Virginia on graduating his Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe build! Westley received his Coupe kit in late Summer 2024, and said it was a fun journey. Westley installed a Scott Shafiroff 427ci small block Ford in his Type 65 Coupe along with…Read More
Posted on March 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In 2020, customer Donny N. from Georgia started his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build with his wife and kids. 4 years and 3 months later, they started work on their next Factory Five project, a Type 65 Coupe! "My first build was a MK4 Roadster powered by a Coyote Gen…Read More
Posted on March 13, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customers Jason H. and Pat S. were awarded 1st and 2nd Place at the World of Wheels Chicago event this year! Jason shared the news on the Cobra Owners of Illinois (COIL) Facebook group page saying, "Great day for the club!" Jason was also presented another award in…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"A little over ten years ago I watched the Factory Five Racing delivery truck pull into my driveway. At that time I never would have imagined the impact a single car would have on my life." - Chris Hein. Chris Hein attended the 2026 Sick Week event, and earned a…Read More
Posted on March 10, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customers Mike and Rocky R. from Clinton Township, MI earned 1st Place in the Handbuilt Sports Class at the 2026 Detroit Autorama! They started their complete kit Coupe build about a year ago installing a 535 HP 363 SBF with a TKX transmission, Sniper 4150 EFI, Moser 8.8"…Read More
Posted on March 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It's always fun talking with customers about their build plans. Some customers are trying to do a period-correct build where others are trying to do more of a modern take on a classic. Some builds go as far as trying to recreate a specific race car, and Brian and Steve…Read More
Posted on March 2, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
At Factory Five, we try to help customers build their car their way, and with the '33 Hot Rod, there's lots of ways to do just that. Customer Terry L. and his full fendered Gen 1 Factory Five '33 Hot Rod coupe did just that by making modifications in order…Read More
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Dave E. on graduating his '33 Hot Rod build! After being a fan of Factory Five for a number of years, and dreaming of a Roadster project, Dave shifted gears once he laid eyes on a FFR '33 Hot Rod at the build school at Mott Community College.…Read More
Posted on February 18, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Charlie D. started his Coupe build in Spring 2018, and by the end of the year, he had his first start and was soon go-carting around the neighborhood. Over the next year, he worked on fitting the body. He had to hit pause on the build for several years…Read More
Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
At Factory Five, we build. We build cars, stories, friendships, and relationships. The story of Rusty and Wyatte S. building a Mk4 Roadster, and in the process, bonding as father and son is the best outcome. Here's Rusty sharing their story so far: "After 26 years in the Coast Guard…Read More
Posted on February 15, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Tony Baker sent us this letter that is a great reminder of Why behind Factory Five Racing. Tony's build with his sons is like so many in the Factory Five community, but it is a story that never gets old, and one that the Baker family should be extremely…Read More
Posted on January 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Mark S. on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Mark came for a tour of Factory Five in March 2020 to meet Dave Smith and the team. After returning home to the United Kingdom, Mark ordered his Mk4, and it arrived at his garage in February 2021. Marks…Read More
Posted on January 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
I made the call to scrub FFR operations for the day. The drive in wasn't bad, and most roads are clear. Unfortunately our plow crew was late, and the day dawned with 3-4' drifts in the back parking lot! We will be at work and at full strength tomorrow. Sorry…Read More
